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Entrance with a Glass Front Door and Red Floors Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation
Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Creating a new formal entry was one of the key elements of this project. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich
Large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Nestledown Farm
Nestledown Farm
peter c quinn architectpeter c quinn architect
Lauren Rubenstein Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front door in Atlanta with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Painted Brick Traditional Georgian
Painted Brick Traditional Georgian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Houston with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, red floors and wainscoting.
Lakeside Villa
Lakeside Villa
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
Morgante Wilson Architects installed terracotta tiles in the Foyer of this Italian inspired home. Michael Robinson Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean foyer in Chicago with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Mallard Island Renovation
Mallard Island Renovation
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Photo of a large midcentury front door in Other with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
4119 SW Tualatin
4119 SW Tualatin
Macey Laurick & MJ SteenMacey Laurick & MJ Steen
Inspiration for a classic front door in Portland with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Succulent Containers
Succulent Containers
Loggia Home Del MarLoggia Home Del Mar
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front door in San Diego with brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
French Creek
French Creek
Stoltzfus Enterprises LtdStoltzfus Enterprises Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
My Houzz: Midcentury Heirlooms and Artwork Charm a 1908 Mississippi Home
My Houzz: Midcentury Heirlooms and Artwork Charm a 1908 Mississippi Home
Corynne PlessCorynne Pless
Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic entrance in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Minnetonka Cottage
Minnetonka Cottage
Bruce W. Schmitt & Associates, P.A.Bruce W. Schmitt & Associates, P.A.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Minneapolis with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
The Hacienda
The Hacienda
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized foyer with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
St. Anthony Village Residence
St. Anthony Village Residence
Villa LandscapesVilla Landscapes
The fanned, curved stairs leading to the entry steps flanked by stepped retaining wall units make a stunning entrance to the home. The hardscape materials look beautiful with the home's brick façade and stucco exterior as well.
Creative Studio
Creative Studio
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
This is an example of a small modern vestibule in Austin with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Hancock Park, CA / Second Floor Addition to an Existing Home
Hancock Park, CA / Second Floor Addition to an Existing Home
ING ConstructionING Construction
For this section of the remodeling process, we installed a brick flooring in the Hall/Kuitchen area for a rustic/dated feel to the Kitchen and Hallway areas of the home. As you can also see, work on the Kitchen has begun as the Kitchen counter tops have been added and can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph.
The Andre'a Model
The Andre'a Model
Bennett Custom HomesBennett Custom Homes
Digital Fury Productions Custom Home by Bennett Construction Services - Ocala, FL
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Orlando with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Lancaster Console
Lancaster Console
Arden Home SeattleArden Home Seattle
Photo Credit: Zeke Ruelas
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Seattle with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
12309 EQUINE LANE
12309 EQUINE LANE
The Currie Realty GroupThe Currie Realty Group
CUSTOM MADE GLASS DOUBLE DOOR ENTRY
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Other with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
The Coach House
The Coach House
ERRAND StudioERRAND Studio
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in West Midlands with black walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Stylish Master Bedroom Suite
Stylish Master Bedroom Suite
DesignAnts LLCDesignAnts LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
工場から家
工場から家
裕建築計画裕建築計画
This is an example of a medium sized urban hallway in Nagoya with white walls, brick flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door and red floors.

Entrance with a Glass Front Door and Red Floors Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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